Facilities Operations Supervisor

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The County of Solano has constructed over 1,000,000 square feet of new buildings. The General Services Department provides essential support services to the County. Specifically, the Facilities Operations Division uses trades staff for building maintenance, structures, systems, components, and utilities. We are seeking a person who is experienced, energetic, organized, and innovative to fill a Facilities Operations Supervisor position. 

This position will provide experience in administrative and technical support for the maintenance and operation of County buildings. This includes effectively supervising the activities of trades/crafts personnel in the management of building maintenance and operations for; County detention, clinical, public health/forensic laboratories and administrative facilities.

In cooperation with the Facilities Operations Manager, the Facilities Operations Supervisor will identify areas of need, and establish, and carry on preventative maintenance programs. The incumbent will coordinate maintenance services to provide safe, comfortable, efficient building environments for County tenants and the public.

The General Services Department is built on collaboration and support. We work together to ensure our customers receive the highest quality of service. We take pride in our work and look for ways to innovate. We are committed to hiring highly-skilled, diverse, and dedicated employees who will bring a unique skill set to the team!  

If this sounds like the career for you we welcome your application for the Facilities Operations Supervisor position in Solano County.    

To learn more about the General Services Department, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/genserv/mission.asp

Under general direction, the Facilities Operations Supervisor is the first line supervisor responsible for a work unit engaged in the operations and maintenance of County owned buildings and support equipment. The Facilities Operations Supervisor plans, supervises and coordinates the activities of staff engaged in heating, air conditioning, ventilating, refrigerating, electrical, plumbing and carpentry. The incumbent serves as a member of the division’s management/supervisory team.

Some examples of duties include but are not limited to; work schedule, estimating, assignments, establishes work procedures, and developing training procedures for staff. Incumbent should understand/interpret regulations, polices analyze problems and implement operational changes; make decisions, make independent judgments; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

As part of the management team, the incumbent will supervise persons with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and temperament; establish and maintain cooperation and teamwork among support staff; interview and recommend personal actions; determine and evaluate achievement and performance of subordinates and private contractors.

Examples of administrative duties include; analyze expenditure reports; prepare budgets, narrative and statistical reports; collect and analyze operational data related to preventative maintenance. Develop long and short-range plans for County preventative maintenance of buildings, structures and equipment.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have:  

• strong technical and leadership skills,
• excellent verbal and written skills,
• the ability to lead, motivate and develop others,
• the ability to organize, coordinate and direct employee and teams,
• strong interpersonal skills,
• the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks,
• the ability to adjust quickly to changing demands,
• knowledge and understanding of (CMMS) Computer Maintenance Management Systems,
• proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Office.

The General Services Department is recruiting for a regular position.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term, or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS  

Education: High school diploma or GED; AND

Experience: Three years of maintenance experience for a large multi-facility complex specifically maintaining and repairing building and/or HVAC/R systems.  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.

To review the job description for this position, please visit: 
 https://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15564

2/19/16 Deadline to submit application and required documents.

TBA Tentative date for Oral Board interview.

Based on the information provided in the application documents and answers to the supplemental questions, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.  

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.       

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.    

Please visit the County of Solano website, http://jobsatsolanocounty.com to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, license, certificates) must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the County's employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the Human Resources’ office.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma, DD214, and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Questions can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA  94533, or by fax to (707) 784-3424 or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com.  When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Facilities Operations Supervisor) and the recruitment number (15-875030-01).  When submitting documents via email, include the recruitment title and number in the subject field. 

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and whether they will continue in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.  Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.

Although your answers to the supplemental questions will assist in evaluating your application, the answers to the supplemental questions do not replace your work experience in your application. Please note your responses to these questions should be reflected in your application's work experience.

Independent travel may be required.
 
Incumbents must be able to perform basically sedentary work but may be required to perform manual labor associated with building construction and maintenance tasks which may include lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds.  Working with a full range of body movements involving reaching, bending, grasping, climbing and working around equipment under high pressure and extreme temperature ranges.
 
Depending on assignment, candidates for some positions in this class may be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation and/or policy.
 
Depending on assignment, incumbents may be required to work outside normal business hours.
 
Incumbents may work outdoors in all types of weather conditions and may also be required to work in or around hazardous and adverse conditions.

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Located 45 miles northeast of San Francisco and 45 miles southwest of Sacramento, Solano County is home to rolling hills, waterfronts and fertile farmland.

 Solano offers a blend of agriculture, corporate business, cultural venues, festivals and events, and provides residents with many recreation and entertainment choices. The County is also home to Travis Air Force Base.

With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life, Solano County is a great place to live, learn, work and play.

County Population (January 2012): 413,786

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.